Chronic bronchitis — all decisions

The veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected pulmonary emphysema with history of asthmatic bronchitis is being remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence, specifically PFTs including DLCO (SB).

The Board found that the veteran's lung condition existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The veteran does not have obstructive pulmonary disease/airway disease/asthma/bronchitis that is attributable to his period of military service. The Board finds that the current evidence does not establish a link between any current respiratory disorder and service, including exposure to Agent Orange.

The veteran is seeking service connection for chronic lung disease, including COPD, bronchitis and asthma. The case has been remanded to provide a pulmonary examination that includes an opinion on the relationship between current lung conditions and his in-service spontaneous pneumothorax.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have service connection for residuals of right hand trauma, residuals of a fracture of the right thumb, residuals of an injury to the right 5th and 6th ribs, bursitis of the left elbow, or bronchitis. However, the Board finds in favor of granting service connection for residuals of a fracture of the right thumb due to in-service injury.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a new examination.

The veteran's service-connected reactive airway disease with recurrent bronchitis was rated at 10 percent from January 3, 1997 to December 21, 2000 and at 30 percent thereafter. The rating for carpal tunnel syndrome with scar, right wrist is also 30 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including a right knee disability, left knee condition, bronchitis, ulcer, hypertension, and cardiac condition. The Board found that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for a skin condition and bronchitis, as well as his claim for an annual clothing allowance, are being remanded for additional development.

The veteran's claim is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing proper notice.

The Board has found that the veteran's current right knee disorder is etiologically related to service, granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a request for a personal hearing via video conference. The veteran's appeal is now pending with the RO.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete examination and treatment records, requiring further development of the claim.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis, hypertension, and PTSD were denied. The Board found no current disability related to these conditions, and the stressors claimed by the veteran for PTSD could not be verified.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to failure to report for VA examinations, rescheduling of hearing, and submission of new evidence. The veteran's right knee disability may be related to his service-connected left knee disability.

The veteran's appeal for an increased rating for chronic bronchitis is being remanded due to the need for additional VA C&P respiratory examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic bronchitis. The veteran's kidney and stomach disorders are being remanded due to incomplete development.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for left hemidiaphragm paralysis and remanded the issues of service connection for bronchitis, emphysema, and coronary artery disease. The case is now being returned to the RO for further development.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of bronchitis, residuals of pneumonia was denied as the earliest possible effective date is January 13, 2004.

The Board has remanded the case for further action, including scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.